Demographic data table of Assam

  • The population of Assam State is 3.12 Crore, with a male population of 1.59 Crore and a female population of 1.53 Crore.
  • The total Sex raio of Assam is 958/1000 which is higher than India's sex ratio of 943/1000.
  • The state has a literacy rate of 72.19%, which is lower than the national average literacy rate of 74.04%.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the state is higher in comparison to that of India.
  • Indicates that the parameter of the state is lower in comparison to that of India.
Total Population 3.12 Cr 1.59 Cr 1.53 Cr

Population of Assam out of India

Assam
India

Population of Assam out of India

Facts
  • Total population of Assam is 3,12,05,576.
  • Assam is the 14th most populated state in India.
  • 2.58% of the total population of India lives in Assam.
  • As per the latest official census(2011), India's total population is 121.09 Crore.

Male population: 1,59,39,443

Percentage:

Female population: 1,52,66,133

Percentage:
Rural Population 2.68 Cr 1.37 Cr 1.31 Cr

Rural population of Assam out of total population.

Rural Assam
Total Assam

Rural population of Assam out of total population.

Facts
  • Rural population of Assam is 2,68,07,034.
  • 85.9% of the total population of Assam live in rural area.
  • As per the latest official census(2011), India's rural population is 83.37 Crore.

Rural Male population: 1,36,78,989

Percentage:

Rural Female population: 1,31,28,045

Percentage:
Urban Population 43.99 L 22.60 L 21.38 L

Urban population of Assam out of total population.

Urban Assam
Total Assam

Urban population of Assam out of total population.

Facts
  • Urban population of Assam is 43,98,542.
  • 14.1% of the total population of Assam live in urban area.
  • As per the latest official census(2011), India's urban population is 37.71 Crore.

Urban Male population: 22,60,454

Percentage:

Urban Female population: 21,38,088

Percentage:
Total Sex Ratio 958 51.08% 48.92%
Sex ratio graph of Assam
Facts
  • The sex ratio of Assam is 958/1000.
  • Assam stands at 15th position in India in terms of sex ratio.
  • Baksa district has the highest sex ratio in Assam which is 974/1000.
  • Assam's sex ratio is above the sex ratio of India.
  • What is Sex ratio?
  • Sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in a given population.
  • It is expressed as the number of females per 1000 males.
  • In many regions, the sex ratio can be skewed due to various factors such as gender-based discrimination, sex-selective abortions, and other social and cultural factors.
  • Rural Sex Ratio 960 51.03% 48.97%
    Sex ratio graph of Assam
    Facts
  • The rural sex ratio of Assam is 960/1000.
  • Assam stands at 14th position in India in terms of rural sex ratio.
  • Baksa district has the highest rural sex ratio in Assam which is 974/1000.
  • Assam's rural sex ratio is above the rural sex ratio of India.
  • What is Rural Sex Ratio?
  • Rural sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in rural areas or villages.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given rural population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A healthy and balanced sex ratio in rural areas is essential for the overall development of a community.
  • Urban Sex Ratio 946 51.39% 48.61%
    Sex ratio graph of Assam
    Facts
  • The urban sex ratio of Assam is 946/1000.
  • Assam stands at 12th position in India in terms of urban sex ratio.
  • Hailakandi district has the highest urban sex ratio in Assam which is 994/1000.
  • Assam's urban sex ratio is above the urban sex ratio of India.
  • What is Urban Sex Ratio?

  • Urban sex ratio refers to the number of females to males in urban areas or cities.
  • It is calculated by dividing the number of females by the number of males in a given urban population and multiplying it by 1000.
  • A balanced and healthy sex ratio in urban areas is important for the sustainable development of a city.
  • Literacy Rate 72.19% 77.85% 66.27%
    Literacy rate graph of Assam
    Assam's Average
    Facts
    • The litearcy rate of Assam is 72.19% which ranks at 26th position in India.
    • Assam's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (74.04%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 77.85% and 66.27% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is literacy rate?

  • Literacy rate is a measure of the percentage of the population who can read and write in a particular language.
  • Literacy rate is an important statistic that reflects the educational level of the population.
  • Rural Literacy 69.34% 75.4% 63.03%
    Rural literacy rate graph of Assam
    Assam's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Assam is 69.34% which ranks at 24th position in India.
    • Assam's literacy rate is below the literacy rate of India (70.07%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 75.4% and 63.03% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is rural literacy rate?
  • Rural literacy rate refers to the percentage of people living in rural areas who are able to read and write.
  • The rural literacy rate varies widely depending on the country or region. In general, rural literacy rates tend to be lower than urban literacy rates due to factors such as lack of access to education, poverty, and cultural barriers.
  • It's important to note that rural literacy rates are constantly changing due to factors such as government policies, economic conditions, and social norms.
  • Urban Literacy 88.47% 91.81% 84.94%
    Urban literacy rate graph of Assam
    Assam's Rural
    Facts
    • The rural litearcy rate of Assam is 88.47% which ranks at 14th position in India.
    • Assam's literacy rate is above the literacy rate of India (85.78%)
    • Male and Female literacy rate is 91.81% and 84.94% respectively.

    Male literacy:

    Female literacy:

    What is Urban Literacy Rate?

  • Urban literacy rate in India refers to the percentage of the urban population aged 7 years and above who can read and write with understanding a simple text in any language.
  • Children age(0-6) 46.38 L 23.63 L 22.75 L

    Children population out of the total population of Assam

    Children population
    Total population

    Children population out of the total population of Assam

    Facts
    • Out of 3.12 Crore people of Assam, 46,38,130 are children.
    • With 14.86%, Assam stands at 10th rank in terms of the percentage of children.
    • Total male population of Assam is 1.59 Crore out of which 23.63 Lakh or 14.83% are children.
    • Total female population of Assam is 1.53 Crore out of which 22.75 Lakh or 14.9% are children.

    Male children : 23,63,485

    Female children: 22,74,645

    Male and Female children out of total children
    Rural children (0-6) 41.87 L 21.32 L 20.56 L

    Rural children population out of the total rural population of Assam

    Rural children population
    Rural population

    Rural children population out of the total rural population of Assam

    Facts
    • Out of rural population of Assam i.e, 2.68 Crore people, 41,87,323 are children.
    • With 15.62%, Assam stands at 10th rank in terms of the percentage of children in rural area.
    • Rural male population of Assam is 1.37 Crore out of which 21.32 Lakh or 15.58% are children.
    • Rural female population of Assam is 1.31 Crore out of which 20.56 Lakh or 15.66% are children.

    Rural Male children: 21,31,586

    Rural Female children: 20,55,737

    Male and Female children out of rural children
    Urban children (0-6) 4.51 L 2.32 L 2.19 L

    Urban children population out of the total urban population of Assam

    Urban children population
    Urban population

    Urban children population out of the total urban population of Assam

    Facts
    • Out of urban population of Assam i.e, 43.99 Lakh people, 4,50,807 are children.
    • With 10.25%, Assam stands at 27th rank in terms of the percentage of children in urban area.
    • Urban male population of Assam is 22.60 Lakh out of which 2.32 Lakh or 10.26% are children.
    • Urban female population of Assam is 21.38 Lakh out of which 2.19 Lakh or 10.24% are children.

    Urban Male children: 2,31,899

    Urban Female children: 2,18,908

    Male and Female children out of urban children

    Religious graph of Assam

    *Religions with population percentage around 1-2% are included in the above graph.

    Hindu 61.47% Muslim 34.22%
    Sikh 0.07% Christian 3.74%
    Buddhism 0.18% Jainism 0.08%
    Others 0.09% NA 0.16%
    Worker Ratio 38.36% 53.59% 22.46%
    Worker population ratio graph of Assam
    Worker population ratio: 38.36%
    Worker population ratio rank: 24th
    Facts
    • Assam's worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.36%; in other words, 38.36% of the population is employed.
    • The WPR of Assam is lower than the WPR of Assam and lower than the WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in Assam is 53.59% while female WPR is 22.46%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Worker population ratio?
    The Worker Population Ratio (WPR) is the percentage of the total population that is employed, with respect to the working-age population (usually defined as those aged 15 to 59 years). It is an important indicator of the economic activity and employment situation in a country.
    Rural Worker Ratio 38.68% 53.06% 23.69%
    Rural worker population ratio graph of Assam
    Rural worker population ratio: 38.68%
    Rural worker population ratio rank: 26th
    Facts
    • Assam's rural worker population ratio(WPR) is 38.68%; in other words, 38.68% of the rural population who are in the working age are employed.
    • The rural WPR of Assam is lower than the rural WPR of Assam and lower than the rural WPR of India.
    • Male WPR in rural Assam is 53.06% while female WPR is 23.69%.

    Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Rural worker population ratio?
    Rural working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Urban Worker Ratio 36.41% 56.79% 14.86%
    Urban worker population ratio graph of Assam
    Urban worker population ratio: 36.41%
    Urban worker population ratio rank: 18th
    Overview
  • Assam's urban worker population ratio(WPR) is 36.41%; in other words, 36.41% of the urban population who are in the working age are employed.
  • The urban WPR of Assam is lower than the urban WPR of Assam and higher than the urban WPR of India.
  • Male WPR in urban Assam is 56.79% while female WPR is 14.86%.
  • Male WPR:

    Female WPR:

    What is Urban worker population ratio?
    Urban working population ratio in India refers to the percentage of the rural population aged 15 to 59 years who are either employed or actively seeking employment. It is an important indicator of the country's rural labor force and its potential for economic growth.
    Total household 64.06 L -- --
    Rural household 54.21 L -- --
    Urban household 9.86 L -- --
    Scheduled castes 22.31 L 11.45 L 10.86 L
    Rural SC 18.26 L 9.39 L 8.87 L
    Urban SC 4.06 L 2.07 L 1.99 L
    Scheduled Tribe 38.84 L 19.57 L 19.27 L
    Rural ST 36.65 L 18.47 L 18.18 L
    Urban ST 2.19 L 1.10 L 1.09 L

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